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Members, don't forget to register for tomorrow's virtual NVC 101, held from 12-1PM. This informational networking session will teach you about opportunities for engagement across a wide array of industries and subject areas. You'll learn: how you can engage a broad spectrum of employees; how NVC's advocacy efforts and communications can support your business, the best ways for you to connect to NVC's base of innovative and influential member companies; and much more. This will be a great opportunity to network with other new members. Register here for this no-cost event: https://lnkd.in/e5aH8UjB

Through their generosity, our NVC members continue to make a positive impact on our Greater Washington community. We recently showcased some of our members' good work in our Positively NOVA! newsletter, and will share their stories individually, here. Today, we're featuring, "Sentara Health Sponsors George Mason University Women’s Basketball #Play4Kay Pink Game. For the fifth consecutive year, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) sponsored the George Mason University women’s basketball annual Play4Kay Pink Game at the EagleBank Arena. Play4Kay is a national outreach initiative named in memory of legendary Hall of Fame Coach Kay Yow. " Read about United Community's good work here: https://lnkd.in/ezdTJEiw

Calling all military vets! We invite you to join us on August 20th at the Military Women's Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, for the next NOVA VetNet: A Healthy, Thriving Workplace Starts With Leadership. Brought to you in partnership between NVC and ZeroMils, our next NOVA VetNet will feature an enlightening and empowering evening with Dr. Theresa Larson (Dr. T) of Movement Rx, a Marine Veteran and nationally recognized advocate for fostering healthy cultures in Corporate America. This unique opportunity includes the opportunity to explore the Military Women’s Memorial on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery and network with others who are striving to build meaningful and fulfilling Veteran culture within their organizations. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gPsmrrvD

Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s Young Professional Meet-Up! Also, a big thank you to yesterday’s signature event sponsor, Great American Restaurants. Attendees joined at Patsy’s American for this members-only event to build their connections, network, and enjoy food and drinks. Through Cox Communications’ generosity, young professionals had the opportunity to enter a drawing for a chance to win VIP Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts concert tickets, with two lucky attendees being selected at the end.

Save the date for the 9th Annual Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit held on August 20th. The Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit offers business leaders the opportunity to hear from our local elected leaders about the economic climate in the region, initiatives they have completed or are undertaking to foster economic growth, and their thoughts on how each jurisdiction can work together to improve our regional economy. The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is hosting this summit with premier partner, NVC, and co-hosts, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, Prince William Chamber of Commerce, and Northern Virginia Regional Commission. Register here: https://lnkd.in/erQyHGP3

Members, it's time to register for August 20th's DEI Connects with speaker Stacie Rinker, Senior Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager, M&T Bank! Held virtually, #DEIConnects is an inclusive and collaborative community of members who seek to share, learn, and implement best practices in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in their employee culture, talent development, and employee recruiting and retention. NOVA DEI Connects welcomes all members interested in advancing their knowledge and understanding of successful DEI strategies to join us and each other in this opportunity. This is a no-charge event, but registration is required, here: https://lnkd.in/eVN8xUEJ #novadei #washingtondei

Through their generosity, our NVC members continue to make a positive impact on our Greater Washington community. We recently showcased some of our members' good work in our Positively NOVA! newsletter, and will share their stories individually, here. Today, we're featuring, "United Community Building Thriving Communities. United Community partnered with Microsoft to address food insecurity and collaborate on delivering our mission to build thriving communities. United Community is an over 50-year-old nonprofit offering an array of human services that lifts families in Fairfax County out of poverty." Read about United Community's good work here: https://lnkd.in/e-KRHuwD

Calling all member young professionals, join us next Tuesday, August 6th, for our Young Professionals Summer Meet-Up! Specifically for our business community's Young Professionals, this is an opportunity to have happy hour fun while networking amongst peers at Patsy's American at the Bar in the Back. This is a free event and registration is required, here: https://lnkd.in/eRhgRhu8

Thank you to our Regional leaders who joined NVC and our special guest, Chief Human Resources Officer of Alpha Omega, Tanja Betzler-Guerra, at this afternoon’s C-Suite Roundtable. Guerra gave her professional insights on creating a positive, dynamic workplace culture—that’s essential for scaling a growing business. While reflecting the importance of having clear core values, she stated: “A vision and core values have to be embedded in what you’re doing within your company—the way you develop and retain people. Your vision acts as an anchor, and you as the leader can hold onto that to guide you to where you want to be in the future.” Our C-Suite Roundtables are hosted by the Tower Club Tysons Corner and our 2nd quarter C-suite roundtables are sponsored by our Elite partner, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. To learn more about our Roundtables and to add your name to the members-only invitation list, visit here: https://lnkd.in/exRpyfiB

Registration for the 2024 Distinguished Service Awards is now open! Mark your calendars for September 17th at 8:30AM when NVC will host the Distinguished Service Awards, the premier event in the Greater Washington Region celebrating the leadership and prosperity of veteran-owned businesses. Along with an elite keynote speaker, DSA winners are showcased at this powerful morning ceremony that draws a who's who of military and veteran business leaders. See this year's finalists and register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/ebgqyi66